Amelanchier canadensis (Sugar Plum)
Upright multi-stemmed deciduous tree with masses of white flowers in late winter. Green leaves turning bright red/orange in the autumn. Could reach 15ft after 20 years. The fruit is sweet and edible hence the name. From Canada and USA.
Hardiness level Green
Upright multi-stemmed deciduous tree with masses of white flowers in late winter. Green leaves turning bright red/orange in the autumn. Could reach 15ft after 20 years. The fruit is sweet and edible hence the name. From Canada and USA.
Position: Full sun to partial shade in any reasonably well drained acid or neutral soil. Full sun to partial shade. Tough as old boots. 'By cuttings'
N.B. When clipping several plants with the same tool, have a bucket containing a 5% bleach solution and swish your blades around for 30 seconds between plants to sterilise them. This will help avoid the chance of cross contamination of disease.
As with all woody plants, plant high, exposing as much of the taper at the base of the trunk as possible. Allowing soil to accumulate round the base of a tree can be fatal. Keep very well watered when first planted.
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| Situation | Coastal, Exposed (To wind and sun), Mild City Gardens, Plants for Pots, Sheltered Garden |
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